Donald Trump's second inauguration portrait drew social media buzz for its resemblance to his 2023 Fulton County Jail mugshot. Conservative supporters praised Trump's deliberate choice, viewing it as a symbol of strength. His campaign had turned the mugshot into a rallying symbol, boosting merchandise sales and reinforcing his political comeback narrative.
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Elon Musk made a strange post on X quantifying how much he loves President Donald Trump after Trump Friday called for shutting down USAID. "I love@realDonaldTrump as much as a straight man can love another man," Elon Musk posted. Musk also called Trump the 'greatest president ever' as Trump said he would bring back plastic straws.
Portugal's minority government faces potential collapse as parliament votes on a confidence motion regarding Prime Minister Luis Montenegro. The controversy centers on alleged conflicts of interest involving Montenegro's family law firm. His government, in power for less than a year, risks triggering the third general election in three years amid a rising tide of populism.
Former US President Trump has appealed against his conviction for falsifying business records, aiming to overturn the judgment tied to payments made during his 2016 campaign. His new legal team argues the case sets a dangerous precedent and hopes for its dismissal on appeal.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. stated the nation won't deploy its navy to support fishers in the contested Scarborough Shoal, aiming to avoid escalating tensions in the South China Sea. This follows an incident where Chinese vessels used water cannons against a Philippine supply boat. China asserts the Philippines' actions are provocative infringements on its sovereignty.
"Unfortunately, President Trump – I have great respect for him as a leader of a nation that we have great respect for, the American people who always support us – unfortunately lives in this disinformation space," Zelenskyy said. Trump reacted sharply to the public badmouthing and said Zelensky is a dictator without elections.
Emily Wunsch, a 21-year-old German, expresses discontent with the political mainstream's lack of attention to youth priorities. Ahead of Sunday's election, Germany's youth, less than 15% of voters, are moving towards the political fringe, influenced by economic uncertainty and historical perceptions.
When Donald Trump was asked whether Elon Musk was getting an office in the West Wing, he said, "No". "He's getting an office for about 20 people that we're hiring to make sure that these (savings) get implemented," Trump said referring to Elon Musk's work as Department of Government Efficiency chief.
Arizona Democratic Representative Raul Grijalva has died at 77 due to cancer treatment complications. Grijalva, known for his humility and dedication, served in Congress since 2002, championing environmental issues. A special election will be held to fill his seat. House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries called his death a tremendous loss for Congress and the nation.
US President Donald Trump has appointed Indian-American Kush Desai as deputy press secretary, enhancing his communications team ahead of the 2024 election. Desai, a seasoned political communicator, will play a crucial role in messaging and strategy under the guidance of Taylor Budowich.